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My Gastroenterologist Believes I Have Peripheral Neuropathy. Have PT Apts. No Relief. Have Imbalance While Walking. Treatment?
Hi My gastroenterologist believes I have peripheral neuropathy, I hAVE HAD THE SYMTOMS For 18 MONTHS AFTER A HOSPITALIZATION. mANY PT APTS AND NO RELIEF. I AM THINKING OF GOING TO A SPECIALIST. I CANNOT STAND FOR LONG, HAVE balance and coordination problems and can't walk far unassisted. I fear this may become a disability for life situation as I am still unable to work.
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
Hi, it appears to be the hypertensive or diabetic neuropathy, If these two are not present, it may be due to the defeciency of blood anemia, or Bcomplex, or proteinns.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Thank you.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Thank you.
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